Some shellfish areas around the Cape and Islands that were closed Thursday in anticipation of heavy rainfall will reopen at sunrise Saturday with others to follow Monday, according to a statement from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.The waters around the Elizabeth Islands, Cape Cod Bay,…

WAREHAM — Police broke down a door at an Onset Avenue home Wednesday morning and arrested a teenager who is accused of making terrorist threats to several businesses and local schools, according to a statement from Wareham police and court documents.Police detectives and patrol officers served…

DENNIS — An unmarked Harwich police cruiser was rear-ended Friday afternoon at the corner of Route 134 and Theophilus F Smith Road, according to Dennis firefighter Charles LaCross.The Harwich police officer was taken to the hospital from the scene with minor injuries; the driver of the other vehicle…

BREWSTER — The Planning Board has sent proposed bylaw amendments intended to create more housing options and streamline the process for accessory dwelling units to the Select Board for placement on the Dec. 3 town meeting warrant.The board’s final version of the warrant article came…

Voters made Kiah Morris a pioneer when in 2014 they elected her as its first black female legislator. Two years later, another Vermont surfaced: racist threats that eventually forced her to leave office in fear and frustration.

DENNIS – A Harwich Police unmarked cruiser a Ford Crown Victoria sedan stopped at a red light on Route 134 was reportedly rear-ended by a Chevrolet Traverse SUV.; The officer in the cruiser was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Dennis Fire and Rescue with unknown injuries. Dennis Police are handling…